People v. Mullhearn

The defendant appeals from his conviction of disorderly conduct (Penal Law, § 722, subd. 2). He was arrested at 8:00 p.m., and arraigned, tried and convicted in Night Court (New York City Magistrates’ Court) within a few hours after his arrest. He was not represented by counsel.

While it cannot be concluded as a matter of law from the complaint and the evidence adduced at the trial below, that the defendant’s guilt may not have been established beyond a reasonable doubt (People v. Hipple, 263 N. Y. 242; People v. Sadowsky, 149 Misc. 583; People ex rel. Conley v. Frank, 245 App. Div. 777;…